SB 1472

Abstract

DMAS; work group to study options for increasing access to virtual supports and services; individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to study and develop recommendations for the permanent use of virtual supports and increasing access to virtual supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting access to assistive technology and environmental modifications. The bill requires the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services and the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions by November 1, 2021.

DMAS; work group to study options forincreasing access to virtual supports and services; individuals withintellectual and developmental disabilities. Directs the Departmentof Medical Assistance Services to study and develop recommendationsrelated to options for increasing access to virtual supports andservices for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,including increasing access to assistive technology and environmentalmodifications to facilitate increased access to virtual supports and services, with the goal of addressing such recommendations aspart of any concurrent review of regulations related to servicesfor individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,and to report its findings and conclusions to the Governor and theGeneral Assembly by November 1, 2021.